Ella D. Dishman

The committee meeting focused on a discussion regarding the 2026-2027 fiscal budget. It was concluded that an additional finance committee meeting will be held in two weeks to continue these budget deliberations.

The committee meeting focused on the discussion of the 2026-2027 fiscal budget. Additionally, a motion was passed to adjust water and sewer rates by reducing the base volume threshold from 2,000 gallons to 1,000 gallons.

The board agenda included reviewing reports from the Finance Committee, consideration of monthly bills, and the first and second readings of several ordinances. Specifically, the ordinances pertain to changes in water and sewer rates, the adoption of a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and the provision of a tax levy. Additionally, the agenda featured a discussion regarding a request for water service, a presentation on water leak relief, planning for a future festival, and a discussion regarding employee health insurance for the upcoming term.

The meeting included reports from the Finance Committee and the consideration of monthly bills. Discussion topics featured updates on the ARP drainage ditch project, the TAP project preliminary plans, codes updates regarding local development, and an overview of activities from the Putnam County Health Department. Additionally, the board addressed the need for a replacement motor at the water plant, approved a lighting proposal from EAG-LED, and passed a resolution concerning city administrator job duties and election tie-vote procedures.

The board addressed public concerns regarding the civil service board and received updates on committee projects, including water and sewer infrastructure, trail development, and storm water management. The meeting involved the review and approval of monthly bills and the third reading of a budget amendment ordinance. Furthermore, the board deliberated on new initiatives such as a streetlight quote, traffic regulations, and multiple proposed charter revisions, including changes to the mayoral term and the establishment of a city administrator role. Updates were also provided on commercial developments and local sports complex improvements.